Recipe of Shredded Wheat Cookies - Food Recipes

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SHREDDED WHEAT COOKIES

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Serving Size : 1
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup vegetable shortening 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup honey 2 teaspoons grated orange peel (orange part only) 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel (yellow part only) 2 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oatmeal -- uncooked 2 cups crushed shredded wheat biscuits 1/2 cup chopped dates 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped nuts Mix flour with soda, baking powder and salt; set aside. Beat shortening until light and fluffy; add sugars gradually, creaming well. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla, honey and grated orange and lemon peels, then cereals, fruits and nuts; mix well. Work in flour mixture until well-blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes, or until done. Makes about 8 dozen small cookies - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/features/99/0504/fd_baggtest.html Recipe is from the 1950's.